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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Black History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

    Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach One Reach One

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 55,679 views

    This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

    Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Black History Means To Me

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Feb 5, 2026
     | 2,818 views

    Black history is not a sidebar in America’s story; it’s a sacred chapter in God’s story. It’s chains breaking while prayers rise, faith whispered in fields, hope sung in spirituals, and courage passed down when tomorrow felt forbidden.

    What Black History Means to Me Theme Scripture: Psalm 44:1 – “We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.” As Christians, we have much to consider, learn from, and celebrate during Black History Month. When President ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Black History Is My History! 19 Feb.2023

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Feb 11, 2026
     | 1,503 views

    Black history isn’t a chapter I visit once a year—it’s the story I walk in every day. It’s the rhythm of resilience, the poetry of perseverance, and the faith that kept a people standing when the world tried to press them down.

    Black History is My History! 19 Feb.2023 Genesis 9:18(NIV) Black History is My History you must understand that we are all in this together. You see if we are going to celebrate Black History, we have to celebrate the Good and the Bad. Black History Month is not meant to put blacks and whites ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 21, 2026
     | 104 views

    A Black History sermon that looks at Lent’s wilderness, Jesus refuses spectacle and shortcuts; real revolution is obedience.

    The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Sunday, February 22, 2026 — First Sunday in Lent Scripture of the Day • Reference: Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11 • Read Here: Romans 5:12–19 (NRSVue) • Matthew 4:1–11 (NRSVue) The Text Below come form a translation from Hooker, Amiri B. Sanctified Bars & ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Success Is Born On Both Sides Of The Street

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,764 views

    Success can be found in many different places.

    The movie Pride takes place in 1974 and life is not easy for a black male, even a college-educated one like Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), to find employment. Struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, accepts the job of dismantling the decrepit Marcus Foster Recreation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Super Sunday Jesus Will Take You Higher Transfiguration Sunday, Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 18, 2023
     | 2,753 views

    Transfiguration Sunday is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.

    Matthew 17:1-9 The Message Sunlight Poured from His Face 17 1-3 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "From Genesis To Glory: The Legacy Of African American Labor” Honoring The Past And Inspiring The Future

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 21, 2025
     | 1,250 views

    The inspiring theme "African American Labor," a reflection not only on historical events but also on the resilience and ingenuity of our people. Just like Joseph, our journey has spanned from bondage to blessing, shaped by faith, struggle, and an indomitable spirit.

    "Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still living?' But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Come close to me. When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    The Soul Of The Black Church

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 92,723 views

    This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

    Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Hindsight, Insight, Foresight: The Importance Of History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,305 views

    This message is about understanding and remembering our history so that we will be able to prepare for our future.

    Hindsight, Insight, Foresight The Importance of History Scriptures: Proverbs 30:18-19a; Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12 Solomon said, “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, four which I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky…..” (Proverbs 30:18-19a) Eagles have excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Only...

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 65,337 views

    A sermon to observe Black History Month.

    “If Only…” Pastor V. P. Oliver 2 Samuel 23:13-17 “And three of the thirty went down at the start of the grain-cutting, and they came to David at the strong place of Adullam; and the band of Philistines had taken up their position in the valley of Rephaim. And at that time David had taken cover in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    My Black Christian History Wisdom Of Ethiopia (February 11) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 16, 2024
     | 2,046 views

    We embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 Kings 10:1-10.

    "My Black Christian History Wisdom of Ethiopia" (February 11) Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Parks avatar

    What I Learned From Black History Month

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,778 views

    As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

    LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Black And White Redeemed Together

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 7, 2010
     | 18,951 views

    For Black History Month: We will not be fully redeemed until both black and white understand the elements of self-hatred that are in us and see that we have a Redeemer who will remove those feelings.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC February 2, 1986 When you read the book of Job and read it carefully, when you really let it sink in to you what happened to this suffering man and what he had to say about it, you cannot help concluding that what is most frightening about Job is his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist